Steveston Heritage Sites

2nd Annual Country Fest
2025-09-20 12:00 - 16:00 UTC | London Farm, 6511 Dyke Road, Richmond, BC, V7E 3R3, Canada
Saturday September 20, 2025 from 12pm to 4pm.
Enjoy a fun afternoon of family friendly activities and fresh harvest items for sale at the 2nd Annual Country Farm at the historic London Farm in Steveston.

Program includes:

Arts & Crafts – Sack Races – Scavenger Hunt – Chicken Visits – Contests

Farm plants, flowers, fresh produce and products for sale.

Refreshments, and more!

22nd Richmond Maritime Festival
2025-08-23 11:00 - 2025-08-24 18:00 | Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, V7E6P3, Canada
Save the date!
Richmond’s annual celebration of local maritime heritage returns to Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site Saturday and Sunday – August 23 & 24, 2025.
Enjoy a weekend of cultural performances, displays, activities, and demonstrations. Explore the waterfront and collection of visiting wooden boats and maritime vessels on the docks. More details to come.

Voyage of the Gikumi
2025-08-17 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-08-16 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-08-03 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-08-02 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-07-20 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-07-19 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-07-05 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-07-04 13:30 - 15:30 | Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, V7E6P3, Canada
Enjoy a unique view of Steveston from the water on this two-hour guided tour of the historic Cannery Channel on board the beautifully restored MV Gikumi. This tour will depart and return to Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site. Suitable for ages 9 years and older. The former working vessel is not wheelchair accessible and has limited seating under cover.
2025 Voyage of the Gikumi dates:
July 4, 5, 19, 20 and August 2, 3, 16, 17
Book Here

Family Farm Day
2025-08-10 10:00 - 16:00 | London Farm, 6511 Dyke Road, Richmond, BC, V7E 3R3, Canada
Join us on Sunday, August 10, 2025 from 10am to 4pm for the annual Family Farm Day at London Farm in Steveston.
Enjoy a variety of activities for all ages, including live music, kids’ entertainment, arts and crafts, pony rides, face painting and much more, all within the historic London Farm setting.
Live Music and Entertainment:
Enjoy live music performances by Murphy and The Cats and children’s entertainment by Stories on Wheels.
Animal Encounters:
Experience pony rides, a “Rabbits Meet n’ Treat” hosted by Rabbitats, and a raptor display by OWL (Orphaned Wildlife).
Hands-on Activities:
Participate in kids’ woodshop building projects from The Home Depot, LEGO building with the Vancouver LEGO Club, balloon twisting, and face painting.
Food and Refreshments:
Pizza food truck and a concession stand will be available.
Parking and Shuttle:
Limited parking is available along Dyke Road, with a FREE shuttle service operating between Homma Elementary School and London Farm. Parking at Homma Elementary will be by donation, with proceeds going to the Richmond Food Bank.
2025 Ticket Type Price
Family (up to 6 members) $15
Adult $6
Senior/Youth $5
Child (6-10 years old) $4
Child (0-5 years old) Free
Buy tickets here

Ex-Forest Service Vessel Squadron Rendezvous
2025-08-02 12:00 - 2025-08-03 16:00 | Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, V7E6P3, Canada
Join us at the docks of Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site as we host members of BC’s ex-Forest Service Vessel Squadron for the their annual boat rendezvous, held over the August long weekend in Steveston. Open Saturday and Sunday from 12pm to 4pm.
The docks behind the Seine Net Loft will be open from 12 to 4pm to get up close to the former BC Forest Service Vessels and their captains. The Richmond Boat Builders workshop will have fascinating demos and activities featuring the boat building tools and techniques, past and present.
For a unique tour of the Fraser River estuary on a former west coast forestry workboat, check out the Voyage of the Gikumi, a tour-hour river boat tour offered on August 2, 3, 16 & 17.
For more information on what’s happening this weekend, and for a list of visiting vessels, see – “Docks Open for Boat Rendezvous”

Westcoast Work Boat Weekend in Steveston
2025-07-12 12:00 - 2025-07-13 16:00 | Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, V7E6P3, Canada
Join us at the docks of Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site as we host the Westcoast Work Boat Association (WWBA) for a gathering of their members in Steveston.
The WWBA is a group of work boat enthusiasts who have dedicated their time and efforts to restore or convert former working vessels for pleasure cruising. Many of the members’ vessels include tugboats, forestry and fishery boats.
Visitors may get a closeup view of the workboats on display at the docks (access times 12 to 4pm Saturday and Sunday July 12 & 13, 2025).
Boat captains will be on hand to talk about their vessels’ fascinating history of working along the West Coast.
Find out more details on each of the visiting boats here.
Stop by Richmond Boat Builders for an interactive exploration of wooden boat building. Discover tools and techniques from the Western and Japanese boatbuilding traditions, and try your hand at a boatbuilding tool challenge!

Tanabata "Star Festival" at Britannia Shipyards NHS
2025-07-01 11:00 - 2025-07-05 16:00 | Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, V7E6P3, Canada
Are there any cultural traditions that have been passed down and celebrated by your families?
Japanese Canadian children may remember writing their wishes on colourful paper and hanging them on bamboo branches for the July 7th Tanabata Star Festival, celebrated annually in Japan.
On July 1st and 5th, come to Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, take part in this tradition and leave your own wishes to decorate our Tanabata display.
For more on the background of this festival, visit this blog post from a couple years ago.
Date/time: July 1st Tuesday and July 5th Saturday 11am to 4pm
Location: Murakami House
Admission is free
Look for the Tanabata display at Murakami House July 1st to 7th, 2025.

Urban Wildlife Exhibit
2025-06-13 10:00 - 2025-08-31 17:00 | Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, V7E6P3, Canada
Visit the Seine Net Loft to explore the Urban Wildlife Exhibit, on loan from the Richmond Nature Park Society from June 13 to August 31, 2025.
Learn how to co-exist with the “nature in your neighbourhood.” This exhibit showcases local wildlife including coyotes, raccoons, snow geese, and the secretive, nocturnal barn owl.

Doors Open Richmond 2025 - Steveston Tram
2025-06-07 10:00 - 2025-06-08 17:00 | Steveston Tram, 4011 Moncton Street, Richmond, British Columbia, V7E3A8, Canada
Doors Open returns to Richmond on June 7 & 8, 2025. Explore the many diverse, multicultural places and communities in Richmond during this annual event.
Discover how Tram Car 1220 once ran on electricity and explore aspects of its restoration process through hands-on activities and engaging discussions with skilled volunteers and staff.
Visit the Doors Open website for more details on the over 50 sites participating this weekend.

Artistry in Wood Carving Show
2025-06-07 10:00 - 2025-06-08 17:00 | Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, V7E6P3, Canada
The Artistry in Wood Carving Show, presented by the Richmond Carvers Society, takes place on two days June 7 & 8, 2025, from 10am to 5pm. Prizes for pieces will be awarded in different divisions and categories, including Wildfowl Carving, Fish and Wildlife Carving, Woodworking Skills.
Drop by the Seine Net Loft to view this year’s juried carving show . Free Admission.
For more information: richmondcarvers@gmail.com

Gram Partisans - Steveston Folk Guild
2025-05-15 19:30 - 20:30 | Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, V7E6P3, Canada
Chinese Bunkhouse at Britannia Shipyards
The Steveston Folk Guild returns on Thursday May 15, 2025, with Gram Partisans, a Vancouver based roots-folk group, who combine the musicians’ collective respect for many diverse musical traditions with their beliefs in hope, integrity, justice and a long memory. Playing mostly original songs that tell stories of courage, trust, imagination, and solidarity the Gram Partisans seek to challenge your views of what music rooted in social justice can sound and feel like.
The current line-up of the Gram Partisans is:
William (Bill) Hood – vocals and guitar
Georgina Arntzen – vocals and mandolin
Jack MacDermot – fiddle and vocals
Alan Zisman – accordion and piano
Michel Drouin – bass and vocals
Starts at 7.30pm (doors open at 7.00pm)
$15 at the door

London Farm Annual Plant Sale
2025-05-10 10:00 - 2025-05-11 16:00 | London Farm, 6511 Dyke Road, Richmond, BC, V7E 3R3, Canada
Don’t miss the annual London Farm Plant Sale on Mother’s Day weekend. Stock up on your spring planting favourites, including annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, herbs and more!
May 10 & 11, 2025 (Sat & Sun) 10am to 4pm
Support the London Heritage Farm Society with your purchases. Admission is free.

Fishermen's Memorial Service
2025-04-28 11:00 - 12:30 | Garry Point Park, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
Since April 1991, the National Day of Mourning has been marked by various events across Canada to remember workers killed or injured on the job or who suffer from work-related illnesses.
Each year on April 28th, a Fishermen’s Memorial Service is held at Garry Point Park in Steveston to remember those in the commercial fishing industry who have been lost while at sea.
Everyone is welcome to join the service at the Fishermen’s Memorial (net needle sculpture) at 11am.

Little Mountain Trio - Steveston Folk Guild
2025-03-20 19:30 - 20:30 | Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, V7E6P3, Canada
Chinese Bunkhouse at Britannia Shipyards
The Steveston Folk Guild returns on Thursday March 20, 2025, with Little Mountain Trio, featuring Kitty King (bass), Dave Lidstone (guitar) and Rob McGregor (mandolin). Alongside music from a wide variety of styles including bluegrass, country, folk and jazz, enjoy original songs by Kitty and instrumental tunes by Rob to complete the repertoire. Veterans of the Vancouver music scene, the band has performed all over the province, in venues ranging from small clubs to big festivals.
Starts at 7.30pm (doors open at 7.00pm)
$15 at the door

Spring Break at Steveston Tram
2025-03-14 10:00 - 2025-03-30 16:00 | Steveston Tram, 4011 Moncton Street, Richmond, British Columbia, V7E3A8, Canada
Spring Break Fun for the Whole Family
Looking for a fun and educational way to spend Spring Break with the kids? Head over to the Steveston Tram Museum, where young visitors can take on the role of “Junior Conductor” and travel back into Richmond’s transportation past. Find our friendly “Tram Conductor” staff, and ask for a new activity sheet for fun ways to explore the museum.
Each day, join in on the “Hamm on the Tram” hunt, and look for Hamm the Pig, the Tram’s mischievous mascot, who will pop up in a different spot around the site. It’s the perfect way for families to explore the museum together. Receive a commemorative bookmark to record each visit, and with new hiding locations to discover each day, you’ll want to return again and again!
Come discover the fun, history, and surprises awaiting you this Spring Break at the Steveston Tram.
Hours: Tuesdays to Sundays 10am to 4pm
Admission: Free

Spring Break at Britannia Shipyards
2025-03-14 10:00 - 2025-03-30 16:00 | Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, V7E6P3, Canada
What can you see, hear and discover? Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site invites you to explore the grounds and discover the animals, plants, and boats that call the Fraser River, home.
Located along the Fraser River estuary, this heritage site not only honours Steveston’s past and celebrates maritime culture, it also highlights the connections to its natural surroundings. Read more about one of our natural neighbours along the waterfront, Shady Island.
On weekends during Spring Break, visit the historic shipyards to enjoy activities for all ages, and explore both indoor and outdoor spaces in this 8-acre heritage site. What can you spy? How do the heritage buildings connect to the river? What more can we learn? Cultivate your curiosity around nature and its relationship to this West Coast fishing community of the past and present.

Fridays to Sundays 10am to 4pm
March 14-16
March 21-23
March 28-30
Your adventure begins in the Seine Net Loft
Admission is free!

Mountain Sound - Steveston Folk Guild
2025-02-20 19:30 - 20:30 | Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, V7E6P3, Canada
Chinese Bunkhouse at Britannia Shipyards
The Steveston Folk Guild 2025 season returns on Thursday February 20, 2025, with Indie folk rock trio Mountain Sound from Vancouver.
Enjoy an evening of storytelling with great music and a refreshingly vibrant and personal touch.
The trio includes Barb on vocals, bringing a soulful and evocative feeling to her singing, making every performance a shared experience. Glen is the main songwriter, weaving melodies with lyrics that resonate with all, tied in with great guitar and harmonica. Rounding up the trio is Arno on percussion with his rhythmic foundation, cool presence and steady hands to keep the sound steady and full and energized.
Starts at 7.30pm (doors open at 7.00pm)
$15 at the door

Family Day at the Tram
2025-02-14 10:00 - 2025-02-17 16:00 | Steveston Tram, 4011 Moncton Street, Richmond, British Columbia, V7E3A8, Canada
The Steveston Tram will be open all long weekend for Family Day 2025. Step aboard the historic Tram Car 1220, a 112-year-old interurban tram, dress up like a Tram conductor, and explore fun, hands-on exhibits.
Pick up a mini-Tram Car 1220 to colour and craft at home, and ask about our Jr. Conductor (frequent visitor) card to build up your visits and earn souvenir buttons.
Join us February 14 to 17, Friday to Monday, from 10 am and 4 pm for a weekend full of family fun! Admission is free.

Family Day Weekend
2025-02-14 10:00 - 2025-02-17 16:00 | Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, V7E6P3, Canada
Celebrate Family Day weekend with a visit to Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site in Steveston Village. Step inside the beautifully preserved heritage buildings and discover Richmond’s multicultural boat building and fishing heritage. Explore the site through hands-on activities, crafts, and a fun scavenger hunt for kids!
Find us in the Seine Net Loft, Friday to Monday February 14 to 17, from 10am to 4pm.
Admission is free.

Lunar New Year at Britannia Shipyards NHS
2025-02-01 11:00 - 2025-02-02 16:00, 2025-01-25 11:00 - 2025-01-26 16:00 | Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, V7E6P3, Canada
Celebrate the rich traditions of Lunar New Year in the Chinese Bunkhouse.
Learn about the Chinese zodiac, try calligraphy, make your own souvenir bookmark, or challenge yourself with some traditional riddles. This free event invites the community to explore and celebrate together.
Event Dates and Times:
Saturday & Sunday
January 25 and 26 and February 1 and 2 in the Chinese Bunkhouse
Admission is free.

Songs in the Snow
2024-12-14 15:30 - 18:30, 2024-12-07 15:30 - 18:30 | Steveston Museum and Post Office, 3811 Moncton Street, Richmond, British Columbia, V7E3A7, Canada
Presented by the Steveston Historical Society , this is an annual, family-friendly evening of entertainment. The venue will take place outdoors, in Steveston’s Town Square Park, so please dress accordingly. Admission is free. For full program details, visit the Songs in the Snow website.
For more Winter in the Village events in Steveston, please visit this website.
